AECL: Van Adel Reappointed as President and Chief Executive Officer

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OTTAWA - The Honourable John McCallum, Minister of National
Revenue and Minister of Natural Resources, announced today the reappointment of
Mr. Robert G. Van Adel as President and Chief Executive Officer of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
(AECL). Mr. Van Adel was first appointed to the position in
February 2001. His reappointment was confirmed following a parliamentary review
process.
"Through his position at AECL, Mr. Van Adel continues
to play a critical role in the Canadian energy industry and brings extensive
knowledge and an ability to motivate people," said Minister McCallum. "I am
pleased that he has been reappointed as President and CEO of AECL."
Mr. Van Adel has a broad base of experience in both private and public
sectors. Prior to his appointment at AECL, he held a number of key
executive positions in the AGRA group of companies, including President of AGRA
Engineering Inc. He also served for several years in top executive positions
with Export Development
Corporation (EDC).
He sits on a number of boards, including the Nuclear Energy Institute, Energy
Council of Canada, Canadian Nuclear Association, Canada China Business Council
and Junior Achievement of Canada.
AECL is a
commercial Crown corporation established in 1952 to develop peaceful
applications of nuclear technology. As one of the largest suppliers of nuclear
energy systems and technology in the world, AECL develops markets and
manages the construction of CANDU® power reactors, carries out
reactor research, supplies reactor refurbishment and support services and offers
radioactive waste management products and services. The corporation employs
about 4,000 people at locations across Canada and around the globe.
FOR BROADCAST USE:
Robert Van Adel has been reappointed as President and Chief Executive Officer
of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. Mr. Van Adel has held the position since
February 2001. His reappointment was confirmed following a parliamentary review
process.
For more information, media may contact:

Ghyslain CharronMedia RelationsNatural
Resources CanadaOttawa(613) 992-4447
Tom OrmsbyDirector of
CommunicationsOffice of the MinisterNatural Resources
CanadaOttawa(613) 996-2007

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